153 years in pictures
Census counts: 94 in 1980, a peak of 384 in 2000, 180 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
- 1873Bonney is founded
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A town of 210, founded in 1873.
Bonney’s median age is 53.4 years, above both the Texas town median (35.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Bonney has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 94 in 1980, a peak of 384 in 2000, 180 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bonney, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Bonney.
Bonney has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Bonney’s July high is 92°F, where Texas’ towns sit at 95°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1992, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bonney.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
45% of Bonney adults sleep under 7 hours. Bonney beats the Texas average on 3 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 32% of Bonney adults get no exercise outside work.
| Bonney | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 39% | 36% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 8.1% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | Bonney | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.6% | 74.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 77% | 73.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.7% | 12.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Bonney | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,164 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bonney
About 1 of every 100 Bonney residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Village in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Bonney is a village in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 180 at the 2020 census, making it the smallest village in Texas. Bonney is, however, approximately fifteen times larger than the smallest city and the smallest town in Texas.
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Bonney has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.